Machine was easy enough to setup, prime and get started with. Instructions are straightforward and once you make one it only gets easier. It doesn't come with a mug to heat the coffee in so keep this in mind when you buy it, Kmart have one for under $10 which does the job. Also keep beans handy as the bean capacity isn't really visible and we have run out once with no prior warning. Overall though, great machine with all the basic functions you would need.